Wednesday, August 18, 2021

4-Ingredient Edible Gemstones (Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candies) | Japanese Cooking Video Recipe

Firm jelly inside, crunchy shell outside. Kohakutou is a traditional Japanese confection (Wagashi).



You just need only 4 ingredients!


You can use your favorite colors to make your own favorite gemstones. Easy yet Fun! It is one of summer vacation free research project ideas in Japan 💎



It takes about a week to dry to create the crunchy shell. At this point, the sweetness becomes very mild and delicious 😋 



You can use fruit juice if you want to make it in a different flavor! Have fun 👍

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4-Ingredient Edible Gemstones (Kohakutou Crystal Gummy Candies)


Difficulty: Easy
Time: 1 week
Number of servings: candies on 1 baking sheet

Ingredients:
300g (10.6oz.) granulated sugar
4g (2 tsp.) Kanten powder (agar-agar powder)
your favorite food colorings
200ml water

Directions:
1. Dilute your favorite food colorings with water.
2. Mix water and Kanten powder (agar-agar powder) very well in a pot. Put on medium. When the agar-agar powder melts, add granulated sugar and turn down to low. Simmer for 10 minutes until it bubbles and the liquid hangs down when you lift the spatula.
3. Pour it into any heat resistant container is okay. Color it in the way you like. Put it in the fridge for an hour to harden.
4. Tear it by hand, place the candy pieces on a parchment paper and let dry for a week until they develop white and crunchy outer shells.

*You can store the candies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.

レシピ（日本語）
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